Steepest job losses in manufacturing-related fields in 2001

There was a marked employment decline among operators, fabricators, and laborers in 2001, as well as a smaller decline in the precision production, craft, and repair field. These workers are highly concentrated in the manufacturing industry, and job losses in these fields reflect the large losses among factory workers during the year.

Sales occupations and service occupations showed employment losses as well, mirroring the weakness in the services and retail trade industries. There was also a decline in employment in administrative support (including clerical) occupations.